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OU football: Sooner Schooner runs at Big 12 Championship
by Abby Bitterman
Published: Sat, December 7, 2019 11:28 AM Updated: Sat, December 7, 2019 11:46 AM
ARLINGTON, Texas — There was a surprise appearance at the start of the Big 12 Championship game.
The Sooner Schooner wheeled out of the tunnel with Oklahoma just before kickoff. The schooner then ran diagonally across the entire field, exiting into the tunnel on the west side of the field. It didn't make any turns on its route, but the schooner was able to move at a decent pace.
The university is currently seeking bids to build a new Sooner Schooner, after the current one was damaged in a crash during Oklahoma's game against West Virginia. It was originally only supposed to return for display purposes this season but not run, and it has been on the sidelines at games since.
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The Sooner Schooner is parked outside the stadium before an NCAA football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Iowa State University Cyclones at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma players warm up before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma fans watch players warm up before Big 12 Championship game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma players gather on the field before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma cheerleaders take photos on the field before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Creed Humphrey warms up before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma fans take photos before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Brendan Radley-Hiles gestures to the crowd before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma gathers before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley talks with players before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb waves to the crowd before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma fans cheer before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Nik Bonitto (35) and Brendan Radley-Hiles (44) bring down Baylor's Charlie Brewer (12) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb (2) runs after a reception during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) runs past Baylor's Christian Morgan (15) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor celebrates a touchdown behind Oklahoma's Tre Brown (6) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kennedy Brooks (26) is unable to recover a fumble by Oklahoma during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor's Jordan Williams (38) intercepts a pass intended for Oklahoma's Lee Morris (84) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kennedy Brooks (26) scores a touchdown during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray (9) brings down Baylor's Charlie Brewer (12) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb, left, and Jalen Hurts smile as they are interviewed by ESPN's Holly Rowe following Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Nik Bonitto (35) puts pressure on Baylor's Jacob Zeno (14) during overtime of the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Rhamondre Stevenson (29) scores a touchdown past Baylor's Terrel Bernard (26) in overtime of the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
The Oklahoma football team poses for a photo after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb (2) and other Oklahoma players celebrate at the end of the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with his team after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts holds the trophy after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb (2) holds the Most Outstanding Player Trophy during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) leaps past Baylor's Jordan Williams (38) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Austin Stogner (18) is brought down by Baylor's Chris Miller (3) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Gabe Brkic (47) kicks a field goal during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch shouts instructions the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma Pom Squad members celebrate after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Nick Basquine (83) celebrates over Baylor's JT Woods (22) after scoring s touchdown during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Nick Basquine (83) catches a touchdown pass in front of Baylor's JT Woods (22) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates with fans after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley talks with his team during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) carries the ball during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Ronnie Perkins (7) celebrates during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Rhamondre Stevenson (29) leaps over Baylor's Chris Miller (3) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Pat Fields (10) brings down Baylor's Gerry Bohanon (11) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Pat Fields (10) brings down Baylor's JaMycal Hasty (6) by his hair during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) tries to get away from Baylor's Chris Miller, bottom right, and Chidi Ogbonnaya during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's David Ugwoegbu (34) ), Isaiah Thomas (95) and Marquise Overton (97) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond (31) and Neville Gallimore (90) celebrate during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Gabe Brkic (47) celebrates after making a field goal during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma fans cheer during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kennedy Brooks (26) is injured as he is brought down during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb (2) is brought down by Baylor's Jordan Williams (38) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma fans cheer after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond (31) celebrates after a stop in overtime of the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma takes the field before the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with fans after the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray (9) brings down Baylor's Kalon Barnes (12) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray (9) brings down Baylor's Charlie Brewer (12) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb (2) celebrates after a catch during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Brendan Radley-Hiles (44) takes a moment to get up after a play during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray (9) celebrate during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray (9) celebrates during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor's Tyquan Thornton (81) catches the ball over Oklahoma's Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) during the Big 12 Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor University Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Oklahoma won 30-23. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Abby Bitterman
Abby Bitterman covers OU athletics for The Oklahoman. She joined The Oklahoman in September 2019 to cover high school sports. A Chicago native, Abby graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2019 with degrees in journalism and political... Read more ›
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